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Remembering 9/11 Hero Betty Ong, the Flight Attendant That Alerted the World to the Events on Flight 11
On September 11, 2001 at approximately 8:20 am, Betty Ann Ong spoke in a hushed voice on an Airfone from the back of American Airlines Flight 11. In a calm manner, she told employees on the ground, “The cockpit’s not answering. Somebody’s stabbed in business class — and I think there’s mace…I think we’re getting hijacked.”
Betty, 45, was working an extra shift on Flight 11 in order to join her sister on vacation. But 14 minutes after the plane took off, it made an abrupt U-turn and headed towards New York City. Together with fellow flight attendant Madeline Sweeney, Betty relayed the seat numbers of the five hijackers, allowing authorities to quickly identify them.
Because of their bravery, the world knows the events that took place on Flight 11, how the hijackers took over the plane, and the identity of the hijackers. Flight 11 crashed into the World Trade Center’s North Tower at 8:46 a.m. Betty’s last words: “Pray for us. Pray for us.”
Betty, whose mother emigrated from China, was born in San Francisco and was the youngest of four siblings. When her family heard the story about a brave flight attendant who had provided information from the plane, they knew that it had to be Betty.
They eventually spoke with Nydia Gonzalez, the American Airlines employee that Betty had spoken to on the ground and learned the details of her heroic actions. Cathie Ong-Herrera, one of Betty’s older sisters, told the New York Post that her sister “gave her life for her country.”
In 2004, the Ong family created a foundation in Betty’s honor. It funds summer camp for kids and social programs for seniors at the Betty Ann Ong Chinese Recreation Center in San Francisco. “We continue to keep her legacy alive by the work we’re doing,” Cathie said. “We want to mirror who Betty was.”



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College Student Goes Viral Kneeling at Brother’s Feet to Thank Him for His Sacrifices
In 2022, 27-year-old graduate named Ying Chanita went viral after kneeling at her brother’s feet during her convocation ceremony to honor the sacrifices he made to support her education.
The deeply moving gesture resonated online, capturing hearts worldwide.
Ying and her brother Nattapong Chanapol grew up with their mother, a low-income rubber tapper, making school a struggle.
Thirteen years ago, Nattapong left his own studies to help support the family, putting his sister’s education and future above his own aspirations.
Thanks to her brother’s sacrifice, Ying could continue her studies without adding financial strain.
Motivated by his support, she persevered and earned her degree in public administration from Rajabhat University in southern Thailand.
At the ceremony, her actions were deeply symbolic. In Thai culture, kneeling before someone expresses gratitude and respect.
By honoring her brother publicly, Ying showcased not only her appreciation but also the profound impact of his quiet, selfless devotion to her education and well-being.
Today, Ying works at a private company, helping ease the family’s financial struggles.
Her story has resonated with many online, reminding people of the extraordinary ways siblings support each other, and proving that love and sacrifice within families often leave the most lasting marks.
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Woman Goes Viral Collecting Wedding Leftovers to Feed Over 120 Rescued Cats
A 27-year-old woman in China has gone viral for collecting leftovers from strangers’ wedding banquets to feed more than 120 rescued stray cats.
Known as Xuanxuan, she spent three years attending about 100 weddings, making sure untouched food was saved instead of wasted each time.
Xuanxuan, from Baoshan in Yunnan province, once struggled with social anxiety while working part time as a video editor.
In 2022, she began rescuing cats she found shivering outdoors. Over time, her home gradually transformed into a shelter filled with needy animals.
At first, Xuanxuan paid for everything herself, with daily feeding costs topping 300 yuan (around $41). But when she attended a wedding, she saw untouched dishes being thrown away.
That moment sparked her ‘Leftover Rescue Plan,’ saving food from waste and feeding her growing shelter.
For three years, she attended banquets roughly every ten days. At her busiest, she carried home up to 30 kilograms of untouched food.
Back home, she re steamed meals to reduce oil and salt, saving up to 2,000 yuan monthly (around $284) while cutting food waste.
“I’ve always experienced a bit of social anxiety. Every time I open my mouth, it takes a lot of courage,”
“But thinking of all the cats waiting at home motivated me to step out and face the public. They’ve given me the courage to break out of my shell, ” she added.
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8-Year-Old YouTuber Goes Viral Dropping a Rap Diss Track Against ‘6-7’ Meme
An eight-year-old creator named Ryan has gone viral with a rap diss targeting the senseless ‘6-7’ meme.
Posting as RyanFamilys on Youtube, he demands an end to the trend as 2026 nears, delivering clever lines against the meme currently taking up everyone’s social media comment sections.
The ‘6-7’ meme, popularized by Gen Alpha, thrives on chaos and has no logical meaning. Ironically, Ryan is now the leading voice of his generation calling for its end.
His frustrated yet relatable track has struck a chord with tired users across all social platforms.
Social media users are praising the video as refreshing and hilarious. As the new year nears, Ryan’s message is clear: it is time to move on from the trend.
His viral stand proves that even the youngest creators are ready for better internet content in 2026.
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